Lead inclusive practice as Head of Special Education Services (HO1) at Sunbury State School.

Drive quality support, build staff capability, and improve outcomes for students with diverse needs in a collaborative environment.

Apply now to make a meaningful impact every day.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Sunbury State School is a welcoming Prep to Year 6 school located in Maryborough where heritage meets future-ready learning.

Our school community is committed to high expectations, strong literacy and numeracy foundations, and engaging classrooms that support every student to succeed.  

We are proud of our dedicated staff and the strong relationships they build with students and families.

Our teachers are passionate about supporting students to thrive both academically and socially, creating classrooms where every learner is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their best. 

Our school values (Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Apply Effort) guide everything we do.

As a school we are focused on strengthening community partnerships, supporting student wellbeing and continuing to build a positive culture for learning across the school.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The HOSES will play a key role in strengthening inclusive practices, supporting Annual Improvement Plan priorities and will contribute to building a positive culture for learning.

As the Head of Special Education Services, you will work as a key member of the school's leadership team to lead inclusive education practices and support improved outcomes for students at Sunbury State School.

The role focuses on educational leadership aligned with the Brighter Futures strategy, strengthening the quality of teaching and learning, and supporting the school's improvement priorities of enhancing reading achievement through consistent, evidence-based instruction and fostering a positive, connected school culture where students and staff experience a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing.

You will work collaboratively with staff, students, families and community partners to support inclusive practices, strong relationships and shared responsibility for student success.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the delivery of the school's Special Education Program to ensure students requiring additional support receive high-quality teaching, intervention and adjustments aligned with departmental policies and legislation.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to the leadership team, teachers and support staff to strengthen inclusive teaching practices and responsive adjustments for diverse learners.
• Lead and model effective case management processes for students requiring targeted or intensive support.
• Work alongside teachers to develop and implement differentiated curriculum and inclusive pedagogical practices that support engagement and achievement for all learners.
• Support the school's improvement priorities through the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to ensure effective use of data, targeted intervention and consistent whole-school practices.
• Build staff capability through coaching, collaboration and professional learning focused on inclusive classroom practice.
• Work collaboratively with families, community members, external agencies and regional teams to support positive outcomes for students.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement priorities and a positive, connected school culture as an active member of the leadership team.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR685601_26P Role Description (PDF, 255KB)
  Role Description